We hired LFA Catering LLC for both our rehearsal dinner and wedding, and unfortunately, the…read moreexperience was extremely disappointing. Rehearsal Dinner The first signs of trouble appeared here. Despite our wedding planner reaching out hours before the event, Jason (the owner) never responded. He was responsible for providing tables and chairs for 40 guests but brought enough for less than a third. While the food was acceptable, it did not match the quality we experienced during our tasting. Wedding Day Our wedding had about 135 guests; per the contract, the catering team was supposed to arrive 3 hours early to assist with setup, food prep, and drinks. Instead, most staff and food arrived late and during the ceremony. Jason was not on-site and could not be reached until well after the event began. The bartenders arrived on time but with no direction and without mixers (also part of the contract), forcing our planner to purchase them out of pocket. Luckily we provided the alcohol so we at least had beer and wine. Because of their late arrival and lack of organization, we had to delay happy hour, dinner, and the reception. When food was finally served, many agreed-upon dishes were missing, including gluten-free options for guests with dietary restrictions. Portions were inconsistent, and they ultimately ran out of food, leaving 20+ guests--including our band and planner--without dinner. Jason did not arrive until after 8 PM (seven hours late) and offered no apology or solution to running out of food. After the Event The team was contracted to handle cleanup, breakdown and trash removal, but this was minimally worked on. Our planner stayed until midnight to clean what she could, after Jason and his staff had left. The next day, my wife, several guests and I spent the whole morning finishing what Jason hadn't done. Afterwards, while my wife and I are trying to enjoy our honeymoon and recover from the disaster he created with our wedding, he harassed my wife about getting all of the items he had left at the venue (we had to take them and store them in our trailer so we didn't get charged by the venue). He didn't have the decency to communicate during the wedding or make efforts to correct his mistakes, but he sure could call and text us non-stop when it was impacting his pocket book. You might wonder if there were warning signs. Honestly, there weren't--until the rehearsal dinner. Leading up to the wedding, Jason was responsive and helpful. He provided a wonderful tasting, he even met us a couple months in advance to walk venue and discuss our needs and coordinate with our wedding planner. He even worked with us to design a menu that accommodated multiple dietary restrictions. He seemed professional and committed. However, on the day of, he was overcommitted and underperformed. The food quality was nowhere near what we had at the tasting. It seemed either Jason didn't prepare the food himself (the head chef onsite was not Jason) or he cannot scale his recipes. Most dishes were bland, poorly cooked, or inedible. Jason may be a fine chef, but he is not a caterer. Something though that really defines who Jason and LFA Catering is, not once, to this day have we received an apology for everything that happened. In fact, during any conversation, with us or anyone else involved, he has only made excuses and tried to defend his actions saying he did the best he could. I'm sorry, but if that's the attitude you plan to have, I could not in good conscious recommend him to anyone for any catering needs. After reading another review where he no called and no showed, I feel lucky we at least received some food and services. I truly feel for those people. I hope whoever has spent the time to read this and their review, learn from our mistakes and stay as far away as possible from this company.

Jason was a pleasure to work with, very kind and courteous, took his time to answer all my…read morequestions. We had to plan our sons banquet from Michigan 754 miles from Dilwynn VA. But he put all of our worries to rest. We planned a Mexican feast and that's exactly what we got! We couldn't travel with much for the banquet so we had LFA catering do it all. Food, wines, beers, very nice disposable plates and tableware. Him and his staff were wonderful and polite very professional! We were very pleased with everything and if we were to it again Jason and LFA would be my first call. Thank you very much. We had many compliments on the food.

Had our rehearsal dinner here, and everything could not have gone better. They were great at…read morecommunicating and responding to inquiries, and were able to adjust to rescheduling due to COVID. The food was exceptional. The caprese salad and the leek and cheddar puff hors d'oeurves deserve special mention. We also got high marks all around for the lam, beef, and chicken entrees. For dessert we had the panna cota and creme brûlée, which both came in small cups, which was a bit strange but they were great nonetheless. Special note to the service here. They know how to balance the wait staff so that they aren't constantly hovering, but also nonexistent to the point where you have to go looking for them. Everyone was serviced was care. My wife and I are deeply grateful for the space downtown! If you're looking to host a rehearsal dinner, work function, or other special event, check this place out!

Had a work function here. Very cool space for a function like this and can see how this would be…read moreperfect for a wedding rehearsal or reception.

I travel to Virginia to experience Have Food Will Travel! Forget about this being the best in…read moreCharlottesville, this is the best period! Backyard picnics to a black tie wedding, I have been lucky enough to enjoy their incredible creations and top notch professional service, the absolute best! Who's better than Have Food Will Travel? Nobody!! If you want a good time or feel the need to impress, with Have Food Will Travel, you are guaranteed success! If you crave it, they've got it! Oh, please don't get me started!

Food. Check. Travel. Check…read more But good luck if anything in your schedule changes. The food was fine, don't get us wrong. But we asked for some leniency when our son passed away prior to our original wedding date, and there was none. He eventually just stopped answering our emails and kept our $1,800-or-so deposit. Read the fine print on that last page of the contract.

I recently held a 25th wedding anniversary party at The American Hotel. I could not have been…read morehappier with the venue. The owners and staff were great to work with. They were very helpful, clear in their direction and easy to work with. The venue itself is the best in Staunton. The vibe/feel of the Banquet room just cannot be recreated in a modern hotel. We used simple decorations of balloon bouquets, trees with white lights and then allowed the room to express itself. It's a wonderful space! I would definitely use this venue again if I were hosting a party of any kind....reunion, work reception, customer appreciation....etc. Any where you want something special....this is your place!

I was married in the American Hotel Banquet Room on May 31st. I live in Reston, Virginia so I was…read moreat a disadvantage being an "out of town" bride. The American Hotel Banquet Room was very easy to work with from afar. The first thing that pulled us to the Banquet Room was the cost. Compared to Northern Virginia prices, it was a steal! We also loved that we were able to bring our own alcohol, which saved us probably thousands of dollars. My husband and the groomsmen set up the room beginning at 9 am that morning and I was told that Gary was also excellent to work with. With everything being said and done, I absolutely would have paid more for the space because it was worth every penny. And we got a lot of compliments for picking the room, because it is very original and beautiful!

My wife and I are wanderlusts from Michigan who yearned for an intimate destination wedding. We…read morewanted a cozy wedding near the mountains at a venue that didn't break the bank. Weeks of searching online led us to Silver Lake Bed and Breakfast. Silver Lake Bed and Breakfast is a 1750s log home that sits on a 100-acre farm outside Harrisonburg, Virginia. The house retains its original rustic charm, with hand-hewn beams and bluestone chimneys. The owners have made tasteful renovations over time, too- digital thermostats, glass walk-in showers, and WiFi. There are wide-open views around the B&B. On any given morning, you might catch a glimpse of a cow, a deer, or the friendly farm cat, Maple. There are lovely rolling hills in the distance. It's quiet and peaceful. You'd never realize that a city of 51,000 people is only ten minutes away. It was everything we'd hoped to find. Since we only anticipated about 40 guests, we qualified for Silver Lake's intimate wedding package. That package allowed us to rent all six of the B&B's guest rooms for our wedding party and parents. We were able to hold our wedding ceremony and reception on-site. Weather permitting, the ceremony would be held outside in front of a beautiful arbor overlooking the hills. We'd have our reception under a large tent in the backyard. After confirming the cancellation policy a few dozen times, we booked before we ever set foot on the property. The owners stopped responding after we signed a contract. Weeks went by. We repeatedly left voicemails and sent e-mails, and no response. Finally, our wedding planner had enough and visited the venue. That's when we learned the owners we booked with had sold the B&B. The new owners were taking the reins and would contact us soon. Undoubtedly, this was an anxious time for us. In hindsight, it was the best thing that could've happened. The new owners, Ben and Hannah, contacted us a couple of weeks later. They apologized profusely for the confusion and promised us an extraordinary experience. They delivered on this promise in spades! Since taking over, they made many improvements to the property we enjoyed for our wedding day. We're grateful for their efforts and excited to see their continued progress! Ben recently refinished the front porch. It's a welcome and comfortable place to sit in a rocking chair on a chilly morning with a cup of hot coffee and a book. Their dining room features a giant, exquisite dining table that Hannah artfully decorates each season. It's a perfect place to enjoy a hot, filling breakfast and forge new friendships. Lastly, there are guest books in every room and the main dining room. We enjoyed reading about previous guests' stories and experiences. Hopefully, future guests will enjoy reading about ours! Ben and Hannah worked seamlessly with our wedding vendors to arrange on-site visits and discuss logistics. They communicated constantly and accommodated every reasonable request. We are so grateful that a twist of fate allowed us to meet them. They politely stayed inside for our wedding ceremony, but we insisted they join us for our reception under the tent in their backyard. They cooked and cared for us for days; the least we could do was offer them the same treatment. We are still determining when we'll return to Virginia, but we will undoubtedly stay at Silver Lake Bed and Breakfast when we do. We know we'll leave with full bellies and hearts. Thank you, Ben and Hannah, for letting us into your home, treating us like family, and providing an unforgettable wedding experience.

Absolutely adorable Bed & Breakfast. It was incredibly clean and inviting. We only stayed one night…read moreand it wasn't long enough so we will definitely be back. The hosts were very lovely!

Great lunch today - our group had the croquette rolls, pulled pork, and spicy chicken tender…read moresandwiches. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Good fries, too. The location is really convenient for us and our workers, and nice to be able to sit comfortably outside in nice weather. Will definitely be eating there again and again.

No words to describe Karyn and Kim with KW Weddings & Events. They were incredible. The bride and…read moremother were planning most everything themselves from decorations to food, however when things seemed like they might be too much to handle these ladies stepped in and made sure we had all our bases covered. They took care of timeline, last minutes details, coordinated with dj, photographer, everything in between. They fulfilled our every request. It was amazing. My only regret- not using them from the start!! Get a coordinator ladies- and make it KW!!

We attended a party in their upstairs party room and it was lovely. The bartender pouring the wine…read morewas super knowledgeable and friendly. The whole scene was friendly and lovely! Try the Rose!! Yummy :)

Perfect day for a wine tasting and some beautiful views of the valley.This vineyard is the perfect…read morelocation to relax for hours and they have so many events coming up. Add this winery as your next stop along the wine trail.